Skipping meals can put your metabolism into a rut and actually cause you to burn fewer calories.

Marisa Moore of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics told FOX31 Denver, “make sure you have a large hearty breakfast and then lunch should be enough to power you through the rest of the day, and then a very light dinner so you can sleep well and be restored for the next day.”

Moore suggests a combining a lean protein like turkey with whole grains and plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Doctors recommend that you eat every 4 to 5 hours to keep your metabolism energized.

Yogurt, fruit and vegetables are perfect for providing you with energy while keeping the calories under control.